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 Out of the muck and into the stars March 22, 2007
Written by tungarbulb
I’ve loved electronic music ever since I heard my first TV re-run horror-movie theremin licks. Walter (Wendy) Carlos’ Switched On Bach was my formal initiation into the ranks of electronica fans. While Carlos utilized an entire studio built around a classic "switchboard"-type Moog synthesizer and multi-track analogue tape to virtually re-write the rules of classical performance, Fripp’s live improvisation in this now-lost landmark venue showers us with heavenly blue and hellfire red and every shade in between using only his trusty guitar and some sound-processing gear (certainly a far cry from the early 2-tape-deck Frippertronics setup).
Would I pay cash dollars to hear a pristine version of this concert when there are freebie bootleg versions floating around? I just did, and I’ll tell you why. My bootleg edition of this concert was made from a Realaudio capture. Realaudio is a relic of the days when "streaming" meant cramming an audio stream through a 14.4Kbps dial-up modem and hoping it didn’t sound too dodgy. I still consider Realaudio to be for tin ears only. I settled for this mediocre recording of this stellar performance because barring official release, that was probably the only way I’d ever be able to hear it. Thank you, Mr. Fripp for making top-quality versions of these excellent performances available for purchase at last!
Even though I now have the best-sounding available version of this performance, I still think I’ll hang onto my bootleg edition. It’ll make a wonderful drink coaster!
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A stunning 30 minutes!! Fri., Jan 5, 2007
Posted by: Armand
First of all, I wish everyone a happy 2007! Very short after finishing this download, and listening to it, I was struck by- a sort of digital lightning, as it Read more
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on Schizoid Fantasia Thu., Jan 4, 2007
Posted by: rfwhitman
Speaking in terms of emotion... to me the piece evokes a sense of successive revealments and discoveries... brighter but pensive melodic threads on an ominous backdrop of dark, bass colors and minor interval Read more
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a very organic Scape Thu., Jan 4, 2007
Posted by: cuicawrangler
I’m amazed how much territory is covered in this thirty minutes; from the soaring ambient belltones to the warmth of the Evensong. After one listening this has moved to my top Read more
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Glad... Tue., Jan 2, 2007
Posted by: svargon
I attended the Boston show and it was a very lifting experience. Robert Fripp was greeting people as they were entering to hall. I remember the music continued for over five minutes after they left the Read more
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Oh my God! Sat., Dec 30, 2006
Posted by: ionpeta
I think this is one of most beautiful Fripp music I ever heard. In a couple of years, maybe a little bit less or more, Uncle Bob changed way. It has not been a forced "decision" but a natural way Read more
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Stunning Wed., Dec 27, 2006
Posted by: juani108
Thanks one more time Mr. Fripp for taking us to another hidden cosmos inside your soundscapes.
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Timeless Wed., Dec 13, 2006
Posted by: gradvans
This recording is a disappointment every time it ends. I wish it would go on for hours. Much better than expected.
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I was There, I am Here Tue., Dec 12, 2006
Posted by: professionalhumanbeing
I brought MY Slinky Minx Nora to this show. He made her blush reading some steamy "Savage Love" letters at set break. She is one the many lady/women there that night, there to witness me in Read more
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bringing the joy of calmness worldwide Thu., Dec 7, 2006
Posted by: anjey_b
Robert Fripp continues to astound us. His soundscapes are one of the rare and excellent examples of how true music "might enter our sorry world" nowadays. One could learn a lot dealing with this mixture of Read more
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